Think of a Time When a Major Change Initiative at an Organization

question 74

Essay

Think of a time when a major change initiative at an organization you were or are affiliated with succeeded or failed.Identify possible reasons for the success or failure,and tie them to the three phases of the change model - unfreezing,changing,and refreezing.

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Definitions:

Management Styles

Variation in approaches and techniques used by managers to motivate, direct, and lead teams and organizations.

Watchdogs and Activist Groups

Organizations or individuals that monitor and seek to influence the activities of bodies or companies, often to ensure ethical, social, or political standards are met.

Corporate Practices

The policies, procedures, and actions adopted by companies in the conduct of their business operations.

Deepwater Horizon

Refers to an offshore drilling rig that experienced a catastrophic blowout in April 2010, leading to one of the largest environmental disasters in U.S. history.